User manual MTD OEM-290-262

[. . . ] Doing so will provide you with safe operating practices that must be followed at all times. The shipping carton contains four aerator tines (see Figure 1) and the installation hardware. If any tines or hardware are missing or damaged, be sure to contact your local Authorized Dealer or the Factory right away. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the installation procedure, be sure to contact the factory Technical Service Department. [. . . ] Remove all four tine sets (E, Figure 2) from both ends of the tine shaft. Save all mounting hardware for later installation. Please mark the tine sets so they are reinstalled in the same positions later. (IMPORTANT: The “cutting” edges of the tines must enter the soil first. ) 5. Clean the tine shaft (F, Figure 2) and inspect for any rust or burrs (use fine-grade sandpaper to remove light rust or burrs). Apply a thin coating of general purpose oil along the tine shaft. The four aerator tines (G, Figure 3) are identical. Slide one aerator tine on either the right-side or left-side of the tine shaft. The hub (H, Figure 3) on the tine must face to the outside. Place a second aerator tine next to the first tine. Its hub (I) must face to the inside (toward the transmission case). If installed correctly, the two tine hubs will face each other. Secure each of these two aerator tines with a clevis pin (B, Figure 3) and a hair pin clip (C, Figure 3). Repeat Steps 6, 7 and 8 with the other two aerator tines. 2 10. [. . . ] Follow application recommendations and instructions provided with the fertilizer. Or, if you have particularly troublesome spots, you may wish to reseed these areas after aeration. IMPORTANT: When replacing the regular tines after removing the aerator tines, install them as shown in Figure 2. [. . . ]